as in to wake
to force (someone or something) to move from a place
The soldiers were rousted from their beds before sunrise.
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Recent Examples of roust
At this point, many comedians would have given up, perhaps abandoning Jarle for better comedy, but Conan needles and cajoles him just enough to roust his spirits.
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Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Their combination of sprightly cuteness, small size and determination — they were originally bred to roust badgers — endear them to many.
—Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
For the first time in 18 months, Pyle slept in a private room with a locked door and without fear that someone would roust him at night or steal his belongings.
—Chris Serres, Star Tribune, 13 Mar. 2021
That goal appeared to roust the Panthers, who scored twice in the period, yet trailed 3-2 going into the third.
—George Richards, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2023
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Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
Their combination of sprightly cuteness, small size and determination — they were originally bred to roust badgers — endear them to many.
—Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
For the first time in 18 months, Pyle slept in a private room with a locked door and without fear that someone would roust him at night or steal his belongings.
—Chris Serres, Star Tribune, 13 Mar. 2021
That goal appeared to roust the Panthers, who scored twice in the period, yet trailed 3-2 going into the third.
—George Richards, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roust
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Nighttime sleep may also be affected; naps that once seemed restorative might now push bedtime later or cause a child to wake earlier than usual.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The cards show your heart has been waking back up from a deep and somber slumber to finally roar more loudly than ever in July.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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Respiratory viral infections awaken metastatic breast cancer cells in lungs.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Guided by a skilled therapist, gentle reiki taps and healing touch techniques are used to awaken and align your body’s energy centers.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Roman Reigns entered second to an equally as rousing reaction.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Over the years, the picnic has garnered national media attention for its rousing speeches, which are met with cheers and jeers from the crowd.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 July 2025
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“Roust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roust. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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